FIKE, Elizabeth Anne (Beth)

Crystal Rose Funeral Home, Tolleson, Arizona Elizabeth Anne (Beth) Fogus-Fike (March 19, 1961 ~ January 15, 2009) Beth touched many lives in the time she spent with us and was an inspiration to everyone she met. Her physical limitations never stopped her from accomplishing anything she set out to do including being a talented Artist. Growing up with Beth was truly an experience that will be cherished forever. Beth graduated from Trevor Brown High School and continued on obtaining her graphic arts degree at Phoenix College. Her work may be viewed on her website at www.bethfike.com a few of her accomplishments was a portrait of Sir Elton John, an oil painting for Erma Bombeck and illustrating books, Path of Love. Memorial Service to be held at The Bridge on Glendale, 3643 W Glendale Ave at 3:00pm Saturday January 24, 2009. She is survived by her loving Husband David Fike, Son Andy (Andrew Fike), Mother Anne Fogus of Glendale, Brother Skip (Warren Fogus) of Minneapolis and Sisters Kathie (Kathleen Beck) of Phoenix and Peggy (Margaret Ringhoff) of Glendale, nieces Sarah, Sabrina, Jennifer and nephews Bill, Ron, Dustin. In Lieu of Flowers please send donations to Hospice of the Valley. 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, Arizona 85014-5656 www.hospiceofthevalley.org Beth always said "My artwork is an extension of my soul/spirit, and is God's gift to me. My gift back is how I use the precious gifts given to me, by drawing and sharing His work with all of you. I do believe that my talents are gifts that flow through me from God and it's these very gifts that have allowed me to create all the loving expressions seen in all my art work." ~Beth, you are loved and will be missed by all~